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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.08, 3,935.88 and 2,302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.08, 3,935.88 and 2,302.08 is: 3,450.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.08 : 3,935.88 = 2,302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.08/3,935.88 = 2,302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.08x = 3,935.88 × 2,302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.08x = 9,060,710.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,060,710.63/2,626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.28

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